Posted by Larry Hoover on April 23, 2005, at 14:17:47
In reply to Re: Effects of Selegiline's amphetamine metabolites? » Larry Hoover, posted by cache-monkey on April 23, 2005, at 13:15:42
> Thanks Larry,
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> A few more questions... Are you using selegiline alone as an AD? Low-dose or high dose? What prompted you to go on it, as opposed to others? I'm assuming that your experience with it has been alright, given that you're still on it. But what has it been like for you?
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> Thanks,
> cache-monkeyActually, I use it p.r.n.
If I use it continuously, insomnia and acid reflux get too high. It's stimulant, without being buzzy. Antidepressant, yes, but more on the apathy and fatigue and depressed cognitive function.
I'm just bringing it back "online" after starting on gabapentin (for neuropathic pain). I wanted to understand the gabapentin all by itself, so I discontinued selegiline for about a month. So far, the combination is really good for me.
Before I took selegiline, I researched it thoroughly, and I could not find any evidence for anything other than theoretical risk....not in vivo risk.
I just keep my dose really low so I don't have to concern myself with MAO-A inhibition.
Lar
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